Fibonacci pinwheel blanket for August

What yarn and needles did you use and where did you get them? Why did you pick this yarn?

I used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Navy, Pewter and Wine. August was my friend's first baby, so I knew he'd get other baby blankets. So, I picked wool to make the blanket a little more sturdy to be used as a floor cover for tummy time.

Tell us more about your design. Was it inspired by another pattern? Why did you pick those colors?

I was inspired by the fact that I like to try making different things, using different patterns and yarns. I also figured that it would be the only blanket like this that August got. The colors went well with the sailor design scheme in his room.

I found the pattern on Ravelry (similar one can be found here: http://knitsoquaint.blogspot.com/2009/04/reverse-pinwheel-blanket.html).

Did you run into any problems when knitting your baby blanket? How long did it take you to knit?

I had a lot of difficulty with starting this project, so I ripped it out and restarted numerous times. But once I got the center done and moved the project from double-pointed needles to circulars, it became smooth sailing.

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